Director of Construction

Position: Director of Construction – Data Center Development

A leading infrastructure development firm is seeking a Director of Construction to oversee the delivery of large-scale data center construction projects in the Cleveland market. This leadership role is responsible for directing construction strategy and execution across multiple projects, with a strong focus on MEP systems, critical infrastructure, and commissioning
. The Director of Construction ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to performance specifications
.

• Provide executive leadership for end-to-end construction delivery, from preconstruction and permitting through commissioning and handover
• Establish construction strategies, project controls, and execution standards across multiple data center projects
• Lead RFP processes, contractor and vendor selection, contract negotiations, and commercial oversight>
• Oversee capital budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial reporting for large-scale construction programs
• Direct and mentor project managers, construction managers, and site teams
• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, and engineering/design consultants
• Partner closely with design, development, operations, and commissioning teams to ensure alignment
• Ensure compliance with schedule, safety, sustainability, quality, and regulatory standards
• Drive reporting, documentation, and executive-level project updates

• 12+ years of experience in construction leadership, with significant experience in mission-critical or data center environments (5+ years in a Data Center leadership role)
• Deep expertise in MEP systems, electrical and mechanical infrastructure, and critical power/cooling
• Proven success leading large, complex construction programs and multi-site teams
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing capital-intensive budgets
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project
  , and construction cost management platforms
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred

• Experience delivering multi-megawatt data center campuses and phased deployments
• Strong understanding of commissioning, testing, and infrastructure handover
• Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects across Ohio and the Midwest
• Familiarity with local permitting agencies, contractors, and labor environments in Cleveland / Northeast Ohio

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Interested? Apply now or reach out to learn more about this leadership opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio.